Should a new car be sealed with glaze?
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To prevent wear and tear on the paint of a new car, sealing with glaze can be used to protect the vehicle. The following are the steps for sealing with glaze: 1. Use a neutral cleaning agent, as alkaline cleaners can corrode the car paint. If residues remain in the gaps of the car body, they can accelerate the corrosion of the vehicle. 2. Dirt such as accumulated dust, adhesives, and overspray that has built up over time is difficult to remove through cleaning alone. Therefore, even after washing, the car paint surface may still feel rough. In this case, a "cleaning clay" refined from fine volcanic ash is used for a comprehensive polishing treatment. 3. Just like the pores on human skin need cleaning, the pores of car paint also require attention. Using an electrostatic polishing wheel paired with a brightener, static electricity is generated while rotating to suck out dirt from the pores. At the same time, the brightener penetrates into the car paint, causing a reduction reaction that can restore the paint to a bright, new-like appearance. Polishing can also smooth out minor scratches on the paint surface. 4. Under the pressure of a specialized vibrating polishing machine, the crystal glaze is deeply pressed into the pores of the car paint, forming a strong mesh protective layer that adheres to the paint surface. The protective agent is rich in UV inhibitors, significantly reducing sun radiation damage and resisting erosion from chemicals such as acids and alkalis. 5. Finally, polish the car body with a dust-free cloth to give the paint a mirror-like shine.
When I first got my car, I was torn about whether to do paint sealing. Now after using it for over a year, I can share some insights. Simply put, paint sealing is about applying a protective coating to the car's paint, which helps guard against UV rays and minor scratches, and makes the car look extra shiny after washing. It's indeed suitable for new cars, but there are two things to note: first, don't wash the car for three days after the treatment, otherwise the protective layer won't have time to cure and the effort will be wasted; second, regular maintenance is required, meaning you'll need to reapply the coating about every six months. If you often park outdoors or live by the sea, paint sealing can help protect the car's paint from salt spray corrosion. However, it's a bit pricey—local detailing shops charge around 400 to 500 yuan per session. If you're on a tight budget, regular waxing can be a good alternative.
As a seasoned professional in automotive detailing, I believe that applying glaze to a new car depends on the specific situation. The advantages include enhancing the paint's shine and hardness, as well as reducing scratches from washing. However, the downside is that the factory clear coat on a new car is already quite intact, and polishing may actually thin the paint layer. If you usually park in a garage and drive on good road conditions, there's really no need to rush into it. For paint protection, monthly waxing is a better option—it costs just a few dozen bucks and lasts a long time. In areas with heavy rainfall, glazing might be worth considering, as the glaze layer is indeed more resistant to rain wash-off than wax. Remember not to drive on highways within a week after application, as small stones can easily dent the uncured glaze layer.
